Mufti Muhammed Shafee Rahmatullahi ‘alaihi was born on the 21st of Sha’baan 1314AH (25th January 1897). He was given the name “Muhammed Shafi” by his father’s Sheikh, Hadhrat Moulana Rashid Gangohi Rahmatullahi ‘alaihi, though his orginal name was “Muhammed Mubin.” Mufti Saheb was born in Deoband, British India (in present …
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The hoopoe and Sulaimaan Alaihis Salaam Allah Ta’laa says: When he(Sulaymaan Alaihis-Salaam) inspected the birds, he said, “Why do I not see the hoopoe? Is he among the absentees? I shall surely punish him severely or slaughter him unless he comes to me with a proper explanation. ” The hoopoe …
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When Imaam Shaafi’ Rahmatullahi Alaihi asked Imaam Maalik Rahmtullahi Alaihi for his opinion about Imaam Abu Hanifah Rahmatullahi Alaihi, he responded: Subhanallah! I have not seen the likes of him. By Allah! If he says that this pillar is of gold, he will be able to substantiate it with daleel …
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This article below highlights the contribution of Deoband in blowing out the forces of baatil. Before reading the article we need to clarify a particular misconception that generally is in the minds of the public that: “Every person who studied at a Deoband institute is a Deobandi“. The article makes …
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Hadhrat Sheikhul Hadith Moulana Zakariyya Kandhlawi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) writes in Aap Beti, HOW THE ELDERS STUCK TO THEIR TASKS PUNCTUALLY “I have seen my elders being very meticulous in their tasks, and being very punctual in adhering to their programmes. In Ashrafus Sawanih, Moulana Thanwi is quoted as saying, “One …
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Hadhrat Aqeel bin Abi Taalib (the son of Abu Taalib) narrates that on one occasion when members of the Quraysh approached Abu Talib (to discuss Rasulullah ﷺ, Abu Talib said to Rasulullah ﷺ يا ابن اخيي والله ما عَلِمْتُ ان كنتَ لي لمطاعا O my nephew! By Allah! As you …
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Hadhrat Sheikh Moulana Zakariyya Khandelwi Rahmatullahi Alaihi mentions 10 rules in Aap Beti : 1. Non-attendance at classes was a big crime in my sight. My attendance register of my own class showed that very seldomly were students absent through sickness. Occasionally leave was granted, but if throughout the years …
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Hazrat Sheikhul Hadith Moulana Zakariyya Khandelwi Rahmatullahi Alaihi writes in Aap Beti, Volume 4 & 5, pg 152 (english translation) under chapter 10: My Uncle Maulana Muhammed Ilyaas Rahmatullahi ‘Alaihi: Once my uncle told me: “Some of our friends are of the opinion that when our jamaats proceed on ghusht, …
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It is reported from ‘Nuzhatul Basaa’tin that, Ibrahim bin Khawaaz Radiyallaahu anhu says, ” Once on journey I felt such extreme thirst and I fell down unconscious. While I lay there, I felt someone sprinkling water on my face. When I opened my eyes I saw a handsome young man …
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